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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST (PT 1) by OSCAR WILDE Mar 27, 2022

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🎙️ 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Stories SHOW NOTES — The Canterville Ghost (Part 1) By Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost is one of the great comic‑supernatural tales of the late Victorian era — a story that blends gothic atmosphere with Wilde's unmistakable wit. In Part 1, we meet the Otis family, a group of practical, modern Americans who purchase the ancient Canterville Chase despite warnings that the estate is haunted.

From the moment they arrive, the clash between old‑world superstition and new‑world skepticism becomes the heart of the story. The ghost — proud, dramatic, and accustomed to terrifying generations of Cantervilles — suddenly finds himself outmatched by a family that refuses to be frightened. What follows is a wonderfully humorous unraveling of the ghost's dignity as the Otises confront each supernatural event with calm logic and American resourcefulness.

This first half sets the stage for Wilde's playful exploration of fear, pride, and the unexpected humanity of a spirit who has haunted the halls for centuries. It's a perfect blend of gothic charm and lighthearted satire, making it one of the most enjoyable ghost stories ever written.

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THE TELLTALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE Mar 07, 2022

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This short story comes from our Mysteries file and is a chilling short story from classic American author Edgar Allen Poe. Poe is considered one of the greatest horror story writers and as the only author that has a professional football team named after one of his works (The Baltimore Ravens). This story is not intended for children or the feint hearted. Edgar Allen Poe died a very mysterious and untimely death- for more of this story go to our past episode "THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLEN POE". Normally we add classic authors episodes to our new show "1001 Classic Short Stories and Tales"

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THE DOOM THAT CAME TO SARNOFF by H.P. LOVECRAFT Feb 27, 2022

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More of a fantasy tale than a horror tale, this Lovecraft short story describes a city that grows to the point of fabulous wealth but forgets the power of the monster that still lurks in the lake. Lovecraft has the unique ability to create other-worldly scenes that immerse readers in a fantasy world of weirdness and horror.

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THE HANGING STRANGER by PHILIP K. DICK Feb 06, 2022

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A sci-fi horror story about a small town businessman who, after working in his basement all day, leaves it to discover that his town has been overrun by aliens.

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WELCOME TO HOMERVILLE and THE MONKEY'S PAW NIGHTFALL Jan 16, 2022

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Welcome to Homerville, A trucker headed for Homerville receives a number of strange warnings on his cb radio to avoid Homerville at all costs- it seems a mysterious siren is luring truckers to their deaths....

The Monkey's Paw- A major who has served time in India visits old friends in England and shares the secret of an old monkey's paw he is carrying- they insist on his showing it to them and telling them the story of its power to grant wishes.. He does, but warns them of severe consequences should they try its magic...

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FROM BEYOND and HERBERT WEST, REANIMATOR H.P. LOVECRAFT Jan 09, 2022

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From Beyond- The unnamed narrator describes his meeting up with an eccentric scientist who was once a college buddy only to find that he has created a device which stimulates the human pineal gland in order to see different realms far beyond the reach of ordinary humans.

Herbert West, Reanimator- Another crazy from Miskatonic University who spend his college days trying to bring dead animals to life finally crosses the threshold to bring humans to life- but they have to be freshly dead, which creates a supply problem.

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THE FAMILY and WALK ON WATER HAUNTED Dec 29, 2021

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The Family [by John Elliot]

As solicitor David Eccleston arrives at his client's (Mr. Watson) lodgings, he is met by a Detective Sergeant who gives him a letter from Watson that he feels he should read before he sees him. The letter is about something peculiar that has happened to him. It concerns a young women by the name of Carol Temple that he met late one night around 1:00 a.m. in front of the boarding house where he lived. She had no home, no parents, no relations so he invited her up to his flat to get out of the cold and have something to eat. He allowed her to stay the night though with no plans to take advantage of the situation... but he did. She left the next day under friendly terms and he didn't see her for three months until, one day, he arrived home late from a job and there she was. She tells him that she is pregnant. Whether it is his child or not he wants her to stay - he will take care of her - but she protests telling him that he must first hear her story...

Walk on Water [by Rosemary Timperley]

Young Rachel finds her whole life blighted by one encounter. A salutary lesson about talking to strangers, as a young girl finds her whole life blighted by one encounter. Stars Anna Cooper as Rachel, Ursula Howells as Mother, Jack May as Father, David Ashford as Peter and Brian Hewlett as the Man. With Brian Haines, Trevor Cooper and Leonard Fenton.

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LITTLE GIRL LOST and WHAT WAS IT Dec 26, 2021

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Little Girl Lost- An old widow who talks daily to her dead husband is advised against sharing the talks with her granddaughter but continues with dire consequences...

What Was It- You'll need to listen to find out

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THE JUDGES HOUSE and 50 BERKELEY SQUARE Dec 19, 2021

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The Judges House by Bram Stoker-

A student seeking a place for quiet study chooses an old judge's house and soon finds evil lurking

50 Berkeley Square- Is actually a reportedly haunted townhouse on Berkeley Square in Mayfair, Central London. In the 19th century it became known as the most haunted house in London. This is just one of its stories....

FOUR GHOST STORIES from BBC RADIO 4 GHOST STORIES "HAUNTING WOMEN" SERIES Dec 08, 2021

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The Waiting Wall- Grandmother Sarah returns to the village she grew up in only to relive the scandal and tragedy of her sister

The Wedding Bouquet- Could the tale of a tragic marriage from 1677 have implications for a couple tying the knot today?

A Recluse= One hot night a traveler must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house

All Halows- A weary traveler is oppressed by bthe atmosphere inside a cathedral by the sea

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